Istra 1961 vs Varaždin — 1. HNL Match Preview

Istra 1961 face Varaždin in 1. HNL at Stadion Aldo Drosina, kicking off on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.

Istra 1961 sit 6th in the 1. HNL table with 30 points from 23 games (8W 6D 9L), while Varaždin are 4th with 32 points (9W 5D 9L).

Recent Form

Istra 1961 recent form: LLLDW. L 0-2 vs Gorica (H, 2026-02-21 14:00:00). L 4-0 vs Dinamo Zagreb (A, 2026-02-14 14:00:00). L 3-2 vs Vukovar (A, 2026-02-07 14:00:00). D 1-1 vs Lokomotiva Zagreb (H, 2026-01-30 17:00:00). W 1-2 vs Hajduk Split (A, 2026-01-25 14:00:00).

Varaždin recent form: LLWWW. L 0-4 vs Dinamo Zagreb (H, 2026-02-22 14:00:00). L 3-1 vs Rijeka (A, 2026-02-14 16:15:00). W 2-1 vs Osijek (H, 2026-02-08 14:00:00). W 0-2 vs Slaven Koprivnica (A, 2026-01-31 16:45:00). W 1-2 vs Gorica (A, 2026-01-26 15:00:00).

1. HNL League Table

1. HNL League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb2316345217+3551
2Hajduk Split2314453520+1546
3Rijeka238873425+932
4Varaždin239592934-532
5Slaven Koprivnica238783236-431
6Istra 1961238692934-530
7Lokomotiva Zagreb237882935-629
8Gorica2375112532-726
9Vukovar2348112641-1520
10Osijek2338121936-1717

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Istra 1961 have won 4 times, Varaždin have won 2 times, and 4 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 1.5 goals per game. Both teams scored in 20% of H2H meetings.

  • 2025-12-19 15:00:00: Varaždin 1-3 Istra 1961 ()
  • 2025-10-03 16:00:00: Istra 1961 1-0 Varaždin ()
  • 2025-05-11 16:15:00: Istra 1961 0-0 Varaždin ()
  • 2025-03-08 14:00:00: Varaždin 0-0 Istra 1961 ()
  • 2024-12-07 14:00:00: Istra 1961 0-0 Varaždin ()

Season Statistics

Istra 1961: 1.8 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.4 Goals Conceded (Avg), 1 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

Varaždin: 1.2 Goals Scored (Avg), 2 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

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About Istra 1961 vs Varaždin Match

Competition

1. HNL

Kick-off

Saturday, March 21, 2026

24:00 (local time)

Venue

Stadion Aldo Drosina

Istra 1961 face Varaždin in 1. HNL in Stadion Aldo Drosina, kicking off on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 24:00. Istra 1961 sit 6th in the table with 30 points, while Varaždin are 4th with 32 points. Istra 1961's recent form reads LLLDW while Varaždin come into this game in LLWWW form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Istra 1961
4
4
2
Varaždin
4 Wins4 Draws2 Wins

1.5

Avg Goals Per Match

10 - 5

Total Goals H2H

20%

Both Teams Scored

20%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Varaždin1 - 3Istra 1961
Istra 19611 - 0Varaždin
Istra 19610 - 0Varaždin

Based on the last 10 meetings between Istra 1961 and Varaždin, Istra 1961 have the upper hand with 4 wins compared to Varaždin's 2. Their meetings average 1.5 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.8Goals Scored (Avg)1.2
1.4Goals Conceded (Avg)2
1
Clean Sheets
0
Clean Sheets
60%
BTTS Rate
60%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Istra 1961
LLLDW
L0-2vsGorica2026-02-21 14:00:00H
L4-0vsDinamo Zagreb2026-02-14 14:00:00A
L3-2vsVukovar2026-02-07 14:00:00A
D1-1vsLokomotiva Zagreb2026-01-30 17:00:00H
W1-2vsHajduk Split2026-01-25 14:00:00A
Varaždin
LLWWW
L0-4vsDinamo Zagreb2026-02-22 14:00:00H
L3-1vsRijeka2026-02-14 16:15:00A
W2-1vsOsijek2026-02-08 14:00:00H
W0-2vsSlaven Koprivnica2026-01-31 16:45:00A
W1-2vsGorica2026-01-26 15:00:00A

1. HNL Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Dinamo Zagreb231634+3551
2Hajduk Split231445+1546
3Rijeka23887+932
4Varaždin23959-532
5Slaven Koprivnica23878-431
6Istra 196123869-530
7Lokomotiva Zagreb23788-629
8Gorica237511-726
9Vukovar234811-1520
10Osijek233812-1717

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Varaždin1 - 3Istra 1961
2025-12-19 15:00:00
Istra 19611 - 0Varaždin
2025-10-03 16:00:00
Istra 19610 - 0Varaždin
2025-05-11 16:15:00
Varaždin0 - 0Istra 1961
2025-03-08 14:00:00
Istra 19610 - 0Varaždin
2024-12-07 14:00:00
Varaždin1 - 0Istra 1961
2024-09-20 16:00:00

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